Central University of Kerala Backlog Teaching Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 4 Posts

Central University of Kerala Backlog Teaching Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 4 Posts

The Central University of Kerala has released a rolling advertisement for various backlog teaching positions reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBDs). This recruitment drive is for the Academic Year 2026, inviting applications for Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor posts. Interested eligible candidates must submit their online applications by February 2, 2026, and send hard copies with enclosures by February 16, 2026.

Overview

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility for Professor (English & Comparative Literature)

• Essential Qualification: As per UGC Regulations on Minimum Qualifications for appointment of Teachers (2018) and subsequent amendments.
• Reserved for: Category 'c' (Locomotor Disability including Cerebral Palsy, Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victims and Muscular Dystrophy).
• Inter-se Exchange: If no candidate found suitable, priority for Category 'd or e', then 'a', then 'b'.

Eligibility for Associate Professor (Hindi)

• Essential Qualification: As per UGC Regulations on Minimum Qualifications for appointment of Teachers (2018) and subsequent amendments.
• Reserved for: Category 'a' (Blind, Low Vision).
• Inter-se Exchange: If no candidate found suitable, priority for Category 'b', then 'c', then 'd or e'.

Eligibility for Associate Professor (Kannada)

• Essential Qualification: As per UGC Regulations on Minimum Qualifications for appointment of Teachers (2018) and subsequent amendments.
• Reserved for: Category 'b' (Hard of Hearing).
• Inter-se Exchange: If no candidate found suitable, priority for Category 'c', then 'd or e', then 'a'.

Eligibility for Assistant Professor (Commerce & International Business)

• Essential Qualification: As per UGC Regulations on Minimum Qualifications for appointment of Teachers (2018) and subsequent amendments.
• Reserved for: Category 'd or e' (Autism, Intellectual Disability, Specific Learning Disability and Mental Illness) OR Multiple disabilities involving deaf and blindness.
• Inter-se Exchange: If no candidate found suitable, priority for Category 'a', then 'b', then 'c'.

Important Links

• Apply Online
• Official Notification PDF
• Official Website

FAQs

Q: What is the last date to submit the hard copy of the application?
A: The hard copy must reach the office by 05:00 PM on 16/02/2026.

Q: Is this a permanent or contractual post?
A: The advertisement does not explicitly state the nature of the appointment, but the salaries correspond to standard Academic Levels, implying regular/contractual teaching positions as per UGC norms.

Q: Are candidates required to have a Ph.D.?
A: Essential qualifications are as per UGC Regulations 2018. For teaching positions, Ph.D. is generally required as per regulations, but specific eligibility is determined by the selection committee based on the notification text.